Sorry You're Not a Winner
Enter Shikari Lyrics
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Black eyes, nosebleeds, don't look back now
My white abode, do you remember my white abode?
But it's such a thrill, just to find out
Sorry, you're not
A winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
To lose but false intentions
And a life so pretentious?
Scratch card glory, or waist-low pleasure?
Black eyes, nosebleeds, don't look back now
My white abode, do you remember my white abode?
But it's such a thrill, just to find out
Sorry, you're not
A winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got
To lose but false intentions
And a life so pretentious?
(Scratch card glory) or waist-low pleasure?
(Black eyes, nosebleeds) don't look back now
(My white abode) do you remember?
I sweat, I ache
Sorry, you're not
A winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got
To lose but false intentions
And a life so pretentious?
What? What? What?
Goodbye, your world is
Insert your coin (insert your coin)
Please try again (please try again)
Insert your coin (insert your coin)
Please try again (please try again)
The song "Sorry You're Not a Winner" by Enter Shikari is a reflection on the fleeting nature of fame and the emptiness that it brings. The opening line "Scratch card glory or waist-low pleasure?" represents the two paths that people often take in life: the pursuit of quick, easy thrills or the pursuit of something deeper and more fulfilling. The following lines describe the physical toll that this lifestyle takes on a person, with black eyes and nosebleeds representing the violence and excess that can come with it.
The mention of a "white abode" is an allusion to the idea of a white picket fence home, representing the ideal suburban lifestyle that many aspire to. However, the singer reflects on the emptiness that comes with achieving this ideal, highlighting that it's only the thrill of the chase that makes it exciting. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this idea, that the only thing people have to lose is their false intentions and pretentious lifestyle.
The bridge section "I sweat, I ache" is a physical manifestation of the singer's emotional turmoil. The line "Goodbye, your world is" represents the end of this lifestyle and the acceptance that it was never truly fulfilling. The repeated calls to "insert your coin" and "please try again" are a nod to the addictive nature of these pursuits and the never-ending cycle of striving for success.
Overall, "Sorry You're Not a Winner" is a critique of modern society's obsession with superficial success and the emptiness that it ultimately brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Scratch card glory, or waist-low pleasure?
Would you rather have the short-lived excitement of a scratch card win or indulge in a mundane pleasure?
Black eyes, nosebleeds, don't look back now
Despite the consequences, don't let your wounds stop you from moving forward.
My white abode, do you remember my white abode?
Do you recall my peaceful sanctuary that was once my home?
But it's such a thrill, just to find out
The anticipation of discovering whether or not you've won is an exhilarating experience.
Sorry, you're not a winner
Unfortunately, you haven't won anything.
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
Feeling numb and resentful towards your surroundings.
What have you got to lose but false intentions
You don't have much to lose, except for your pretentious behavior and fake motives.
And a life so pretentious?
Are you willing to give up a life built on false pretenses?
(Scratch card glory) or waist-low pleasure?
Would you rather have an exciting, but fleeting, victory or something more mundane?
(Black eyes, nosebleeds) don't look back now
Despite getting hurt, keep moving forward.
(My white abode) do you remember?
Do you still remember my once-peaceful home?
I sweat, I ache
I work hard and experience physical pain.
What? What? What?
An expression of confusion or disbelief.
Goodbye, your world is
Your world is coming to an end.
Insert your coin (insert your coin)
Put in another coin to try again.
Please try again (please try again)
Attempt to win again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Batten, Liam Rory Clewlow, Robert Rolfe, Roughton Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chinshow1
Scratch card glory or waist low pleasure?
Black eyes nose bleeds donât look back now
My white abode do you remember?
My white abode
But itâs such a thrill just to find out...
Sorry youâre not a winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got to lose
But false intentions and a life so pretentious?
Scratch card glory or waist low pleasure?
Black eyes nose bleeds donât look back now
My white abode do you remember?
My white abode
But itâs such a thrill just to find out...
Sorry youâre not a winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got to lose
But false intentions and a life so pretentious?
Scratch card glory or waist low pleasure?
Black eyes nose bleeds donât look back now
My white abode do you remember?
I sweat, I ache...
Sorry youâre not a winner
With the air so cold and a mind so bitter
What have you got to lose
But false intentions and a life so pretentious?
Wha? Wha? What?
Goodbye, your world... ends!
Insert your coin
And try again...
Insert your coin
And try again...
Insert your coin
And try again...
@cheebwhackah7970
This video is like a MySpace party
@gachatown882
lmao!
@demetrasettle
Yes bitch!
@demetrasettle
Top four
@AcousticBlackMetalCovers
whats MySpace?
@demetrasettle
@@AcousticBlackMetalCovers omg... too young for you bro đ€Ș
@brandonbortz3399
My favorite thing to do at 37 is throw this on at my wifeâs dinner parties and find out who can sing along before I lose âDJâ privilege.
@bronsontoronto6194
LEGEND
@acaperic359
Based
@snortingsmarties8363
@@bronsontoronto6194 My thoughts exactly đ€Ł